Press releases
The Ministry of Transport and Communications pauses preparations for STT state aid
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:30.9.2026On 30 September 2026, the Finnish News Agency STT released a statement that it intends to significantly restructure its operation, which may lead to the company closing down its current business....
Keywords:Legislation on European Digital Identity Wallets enters into force in October
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:30.9.2026European Digital Identity Wallets are applications for your mobile phone that you can use to identify yourself electronically, sign documents electronically and present digital certificates. Wallet...
Keywords: Governance Policy Public Sector ICTStudy: Discoverability of media services to be improved in the EU
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:29.9.2026On 29 September 2026, the Ministry of Transport and Communications released a study on improving the discoverability of domestic media services under the EU Directive on audiovisual media services...
Keywords:Finnish operators apply for more than EUR 80 million of EU funding for transport projects
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:24.9.2026The State of Finland and private Finnish operators are applying for around EUR 80 million in financial support from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport. Projects of the state...
Keywords:Government proposes EUR 3.73 billion for Ministry of Transport and Communications budget
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:21.9.2026The Government proposes that around EUR 3.73 billion be allocated to the government branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for 2027.
Keywords:Minister Ranne to attend meeting of EU transport ministers in Dublin
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:21.9.2026Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will represent Finland at the informal meeting of EU transport ministers in Dublin on 21 September 2026.
Keywords:Legislative project on implementing the EU Gigabit Infrastructure Act relaunched
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:17.9.2026On 17 September 2026, the Ministry of Transport and Communications launched a legislative project to implement at national level the amendments required by the EU Regulation on measures to reduce...
Keywords:Government amends the Vehicle Decree and introduces green registration plates for taxis
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:10.9.2026On 10 September 2026, the Government issued a decree on the colour of registration numbers and registration plates. The decree amends the Vehicle Decree and is scheduled to enter into force on 1...
Keywords:Government outlines Finland’s position on EU Regulation proposal concerning 2 GHz satellite services
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:10.9.2026On 10 September 2026, the Government submitted a communication to Parliament regarding an authorisation for mobile satellite services. Finland considers it important that future regulation ensure...
Keywords:Minister Ranne: Government is building security throughout Finland
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:2.9.2026On 1 September, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2027. The Government made funding decisions that will strengthen Finland’s comprehensive...
Keywords:Cybersecurity Act successful as a whole – lack of resources for supervision is a challenge
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:31.8.2026The Ministry of Transport and Communications published its final report on the monitoring and evaluation of the Cybersecurity Act on 31 August 2026. The Act is generally regarded as successful, and...
Keywords:Government proposes amendments to legislation on non-road mobile machinery and vehicles
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.8.2026On 27 August 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to supplement the national implementation of the EU framework Regulation on non-road mobile machinery and the Euro 7 Regulation....
Keywords:Government proposes new act on ship safety control
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:20.8.2026On 20 August 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a new act on ship safety control. The new act would repeal the current Ship Safety Control Act and introduce national legislation...
Keywords:Laura Eiro to continue as Director General at the Ministry of Transport and Communications
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:13.8.2026On 13 August 2026, the Government appointed Laura Eiro, Master of Laws, as Director General of the Information and Security Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications for a new...
Keywords:Minister Ranne: Finland’s cooperation with Canada is yielding results
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:4.8.2026On 31 July 2026, the state-owned special assignment company Arctia, which operates under the ownership steering of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, signed a chartering agreement to...
Keywords:European Commission wishes to reform emissions trading – changes for maritime transport and aviation
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:17.7.2026On 17 July 2026, the European Commission gave a proposal to amend the EU Emissions Trading Directive. According to the proposal, the scope of emissions trading in both aviation and maritime...
Keywords:Council of International Maritime Organization emphasised the protection of vital shipping lanes and seafarers
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:10.7.2026The International Maritime Organization IMO convened at its 137th regular session in London on 6–10 July 2026. A particular focus was on the need to protect seafarers and the freedom of merchant...
Keywords:Government sets out its positions on EU Passenger Package
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:9.7.2026On 9 July 2026, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament concerning the European Commission’s proposals for a Passenger Package. Finland takes a largely positive view of the...
Keywords:Finland among top EU countries in digitalisation
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:8.7.2026On 17 June 2026, the European Commission published the annual State of the Digital Decade report. According to the report, Finland is a digital frontrunner with strong digital skills, agile...
Keywords:Government proposes amendments to Private Roads Act
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:2.7.2026On 2 July 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for amending the Private Roads Act. The amendments would simplify the administration and operations of private road maintenance...
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